How Africa Change My Life FOREVER - “The Source” Official Movie

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  • Опубліковано 19 гру 2024

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  • @magnusvbraun
    @magnusvbraun 8 місяців тому +183

    This is by far the best travel log and self discovery journey movie I have ever seen. Wow, I had goosebumps all the way. Amazing Cinematography, an incredible message, a depiction of true and pure happiness and the beauty of life, of life’s “source” just shine through this. I think you captured the purpose of what it means to truly live very well in this, something our society is drifting away from right now and we need to veer back to. Truly inspirational, thank you very much.

  • @designmanagementconsultanc4143
    @designmanagementconsultanc4143 3 місяці тому +9

    South Africa is incredible

  • @JohnParker-zj4qu
    @JohnParker-zj4qu 8 місяців тому +213

    Every South African who thinks they will find happiness at some "plan B" somewhere else needs to look at this. Thank you Koa for really showing us what we already have!

    • @angusmackintosh5907
      @angusmackintosh5907 8 місяців тому +6

      100% everyone talking about going overseas for work. lol

    • @LauraOuthet
      @LauraOuthet 7 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely

    • @joshslabbert3586
      @joshslabbert3586 7 місяців тому +19

      Ironically going overseas to work was the best thing I've done.
      It allowed me to miss SA and not take this beautiful country for granted. Also to save enough money to come home and start my business.

    • @baidensampson3177
      @baidensampson3177 7 місяців тому +2

      Ek weet my boet, ek is nou in australia en dis nie die selfde nie :( maar nog steeds Lekker brah. Kom keirer

    • @danielgray5799
      @danielgray5799 7 місяців тому +5

      There was also never a plan B for some, the idea is to open the mind up to what else is out there. SA will always be home and now since travelling there is a greater appreciation for SA since traveling and living overseas. Die wereld is groot brew

  • @ODGreenZa
    @ODGreenZa 3 місяці тому +16

    As a south african thank you for this. I hope you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for showcasing our beautiful country. I live near the wild coast by leisure bay. Its stunning

  • @majoy-osterlundfreeman5425
    @majoy-osterlundfreeman5425 5 місяців тому +13

    I moved to SA in 1989 with my women surfboards housecar 3 motorcycles mountain bikes lots of tools and I just Loved it. Lived in Cape area for 2 years and had to move back to Sweden when my vife was pregnant with our 2 child. Always longing back.Africa in my ❤️🙏

  • @ClintonStanford-br3zz
    @ClintonStanford-br3zz 8 місяців тому +31

    Koa! Love you brother. This was insane! I live 2 hours away from the Wild coast South Africa. This beautiful place has been a huge part of my life since a young boy and will remain that way forever. Watching this reminded me how beautiful life is and how we should be living our lives. Taking the time to press that reset button, connecting with what matters and how that connection fills our souls and rounds us as human beings. truly inspiring Koa. Keep up the amazing work bro

  • @francoisschreuder1149
    @francoisschreuder1149 3 місяці тому +19

    Hey bru, thank you for presenting our country in such a beautiful way. Stoked and proud!

  • @Deadmen.
    @Deadmen. 8 місяців тому +12

    Best surf film I've watched in a long time! The part about working hard, just to get back to what made you happy as a child really resonated with me. I love a good sea shanty with the boys too

  • @metamorphicme9378
    @metamorphicme9378 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Koa for celebrating this magical place that we so love called South Africa.❤❤❤❤❤ You are officially the son of the soil for this!

  • @dano7189
    @dano7189 3 місяці тому +6

    God is The Source. His creation is glorious and we are part of it. The Bible explains it all. One day there will be a new heaven and a new earth, ironically there won’t be ocean there (see Revelation), but it will be more glorious than any surfing experience and all the cravings of our hearts will be full and content and there will be no more sun because we will live with God and His light will be the light. God’s name is YHWH (translated LORD in the Bible). God is three beings with one essence (no we can’t get our finite minds around that), and we must look to YHWH the Son, who became a man and took the punishment for rebellion (sin against YHWH) and receive the greatest of all gifts- peace / shalom with YHWH and entry into the family of YHWH. Keep ripping the waves my friend. I grew up Southern Africa and connected with your movie - thank you.

  • @garethm4800
    @garethm4800 8 місяців тому +28

    Wow Koa, what an amazing journey and story, thanks for sharing. And thank you too for showcasing my magnificent country once again. Rock on bro and keep shining!! 🎉👌🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @dano7189
    @dano7189 3 місяці тому +21

    South Africa is beautiful and so are it's people. God did a wonderful work of creation there.

  • @daveallen4752
    @daveallen4752 8 місяців тому +59

    Best and most honest "surf" film I've seen. I love that your frustrations with J-By were the catalyst for a much deeper experience of land, culture and self. Much respect to you

  • @dwiz_9336
    @dwiz_9336 5 місяців тому +12

    Super proud as a south african - I am so privileged to be from one of the most gorgeous places in the world and so honored that it had a huge impact on you Koa, cheers buddy

  • @DeborahReinke
    @DeborahReinke 8 місяців тому +1

    Koa Sir, You inspire me. That was truly fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
    Be safe. Be well. 🌺🤙🏽🌊💃🏻

  • @thomasrebotier1741
    @thomasrebotier1741 6 місяців тому +5

    Great surf flick, so much spirituality. Reminds me of Bruce Brown's movies.

  • @Nyameka-j7z
    @Nyameka-j7z 3 місяці тому +3

    I am so happy for you...SA, a well-kept secret😉. This you will remember for the rest of your life❤😊 please do come again cos you barely scratched the surface....to more wonderful adventures

  • @YungVinsk
    @YungVinsk 8 місяців тому +1

    wow cant believe it, insane content! just cant... so many great moments and so professional Amazing Team Work!

  • @HoStevie
    @HoStevie 8 місяців тому

    Koa knocked it out of the park with this film. Bravo brother 👏🏽

  • @Africa_Surf
    @Africa_Surf 8 місяців тому +29

    Beautiful video! South Africa is the best country in the world.

    • @nickreid5939
      @nickreid5939 7 місяців тому

      .....and BARBADOS😂

    • @csabraxas
      @csabraxas 2 місяці тому +1

      if you are rich yes its great.

  • @missmarcellem
    @missmarcellem 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Koa for sharing this beautiful journey & beloved South Africa. Really awesome!

  • @spirituellerrebell
    @spirituellerrebell 8 місяців тому +24

    I'm a spiritual coach from germany who's into traveling the world. Was standing on a surfboard two or three weeks ago and searched for surfing vlogs and came across your channel. Almost watches nearly every video - because not (only) for the great surf-content. It's your personality and the spiritual connection you have and spreading trough your being into that videos. So happy to came across your channel - i feel the higher purpose in your life and in your content. You are a worldclass surfer for sure - but you're so much more than that. So wonderful to see that more and more people can connect with theyr true power and true self across different inspirations like surfing, traveling, music, etc. because of human beings like you. Thank you for your being and sharings koa - your the goat! 😁🙏🏼

    • @anastasiareynold9467
      @anastasiareynold9467 8 місяців тому +3

      couldn't agree more

    • @charlesmale2267
      @charlesmale2267 3 місяці тому +1

      Beautiful words mate.. as 53 yr old and finding the child in my soul again surfing.. sentiments words are hard to find with sooo much emotions finding the Salt of the earth.. I love our creator and how humanity is truly turning back to themselves and finding the holy spirit that connects us all.. well said.. God bless you, Koa for his spirit and connecting us all.. Surf well brother 🙏 ❤

  • @gertjanvanderel1027
    @gertjanvanderel1027 8 місяців тому +10

    Super beautiful good story. Freedom is when you have no fear. I hope someday and also for you. Your are a nice and good guy. 👍

  • @tabletopia
    @tabletopia 2 місяці тому

    Epic movie! Wow! Thank you KOA and team.

  • @justjoey6939
    @justjoey6939 3 місяці тому +3

    What a beautiful video. Makes me love my country more.

  • @CAM-nn4bx
    @CAM-nn4bx 8 місяців тому +15

    This was one of the best things I have seen on YT, so stunning from start to finish. Thank you Koa, keep finding beauty ❤ !!

  • @gregorypwilkins
    @gregorypwilkins 8 місяців тому +6

    Joy can only be found in your true calling, this reminded me that my current path isn’t aligned with what we all truly desires as surfers, and that’s the stillness of nature. This stillness is impossible to find these days, unless you make it a priority. Thanks for turning my compass back towards my true north

  • @syberwolvezz1597
    @syberwolvezz1597 7 місяців тому +8

    Amazing video Koa, had me captivated throughout the entire movie. As a South African myself you truly opened my eyes to the sheer reality of beautify this country has to offer. I find myself sitting here watching, struggling to fathom leaving. South Africa is a place like no other, it provides perspective and depth to the harsh reality coupled with beauty this planet has to offer. Thank you for this transformative journey you have allowed us viewers to embark on with you.

  • @alhulsberg6469
    @alhulsberg6469 8 місяців тому +1

    Mahalo Koa for making this beautiful Journey, for us and with us . Comming back to the Source

  • @wasabiginger6993
    @wasabiginger6993 8 місяців тому +8

    Thank you for sharing your personal milestone in such a beautiful and honest open way. At 74 looking back can intimately identify with the strong mind that makes one forget what really matters. So one starts all over again which can be a blessing if one does not judge it. Wished I could been more like how Nate is such a fun loving free spirit ... but no, was too serious. However, aging has helped me to let go more as I have less to loose within the blatant physical knowing that all I have is each day now. Extremely grateful that like you I grew up in the ocean also eating from it's fruits ... and the connection is a deep lifelong bond that means more to me now than ever. Loved that you shared this journey with best childhood friend.

  • @ansiechorn9228
    @ansiechorn9228 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Koa for sharing your Life Changing African Experience... Much appreciated! ❤ Johannesburg South Africa

  • @AnnaLizzyRose
    @AnnaLizzyRose 8 місяців тому +1

    Epic journey! Sometimes in life and in creativity we set out with one goal in mind and end up somewhere completely different which is just as amazing.
    This reminds us that we are living in such a beautiful world that is there to be connected with, it's good for us.

  • @stormosmith5064
    @stormosmith5064 8 місяців тому +11

    Koa this is core bru! Thanks for highlighting how beautiful SA is. YEUW

  • @charlesmale2267
    @charlesmale2267 3 місяці тому +1

    Koa.. stay with the source brother..and you'll forever BE!!! We are Human BEINGS!! After all connected by the SOURCE.. Bought a tear to my eyes my friend God bless Humanity... ❤ Epic

  • @Dennispeeters1
    @Dennispeeters1 8 місяців тому +29

    I never write comments, but damnnnn this is good... So much more than a surf movie

  • @BadouSene-qt1ek
    @BadouSene-qt1ek 8 місяців тому +4

    This is the greatest surf movie i have ever seen. From the energy of Koa and the beautifulness of the waves there was. I had goosebumps during the whole duration of the movie. This is very inspirational to push myself to do better, thank you.

  • @annalehmann6074
    @annalehmann6074 8 місяців тому +9

    This gave me chills. The journey you all captured in this video is absolutely jawdropping. I couldn't stop smiling watching this. I hope to experience something as beautiful as this soon. Thank you guys for capturing and sharing this with the world.

  • @vezzy7301
    @vezzy7301 8 місяців тому +2

    Legendary, just came back from almost 3 months solo in North Africa, and had the same crazy unexpected experience, came for surf, got surf and 100% more of what Africa has to offer. Great film capturing that feeling, stoked for your trip and keep ripping 🤙

  • @EdwinLap
    @EdwinLap 8 місяців тому +4

    Great movie. My parents lived in South Africa for 20 years. An absolute amazing country, often broadcasted the wrong way via the media, it is a stunning place, as is Africa as a continent. Glad you found your meaning Koa. Keep surfing and exploring.

  • @Marksurfz
    @Marksurfz 8 місяців тому +2

    This is EXCELLENT. Kudos to KOA and Team!

  • @darrenleroux2034
    @darrenleroux2034 8 місяців тому +5

    Great vid. Africa is an adventure unfolding everyday through its amazing wilderness. Would love to see more of Africa!

  • @hbspecial
    @hbspecial 8 місяців тому +3

    Awesome. What a journey Koa. And yes, life is sooo sweet when you're connected with source. It's the simple things. We just have to connect with them, feel them, experience the wonder in them. Great film. Big fan of your channel. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

  • @1TrueNature
    @1TrueNature 2 місяці тому

    Awesome message in this. Go Koa!✌🙏🌺

  • @dune6739
    @dune6739 3 місяці тому

    thank you brother!

  • @liamcostello4774
    @liamcostello4774 3 місяці тому +4

    As a boy from the wildcoast I can tell you that you are closer to figuring out life.

  • @LinMN1966
    @LinMN1966 8 місяців тому +4

    Thank you, Koa! Great movie and message! Africa is one of my bucket list places and I hope to see it someday. ❤

  • @ale9507
    @ale9507 4 місяці тому +1

    What an exceptionally well crafted video. Beautiful message and incredibly inspiring. Reminds me why I love my home country so much.

  • @jonischwalbach623
    @jonischwalbach623 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for having done this. Beautiful and inspiring.

  • @TheAdventureLocker
    @TheAdventureLocker 8 місяців тому +6

    I am now working on surf film which we did in Morocco...I struggled a bit with an editing process. I just watched your film and it's inspired me so much that I bet I know how to finish my film now. Thank you so much! ....I love to see films where it's not just a vlog, it's journey! Well done!

  • @fiddlestix6468
    @fiddlestix6468 3 місяці тому +1

    The Wild Coast is a truly special place and I am so glad to see you went there. Good that the continent touched your soul!

  • @samuelaguero6727
    @samuelaguero6727 2 місяці тому

    Great film, Koa. I appreciate you taking us on your journey. Sometimes things don’t go as expected, but nature and life has a funny way of surprising you sometimes.

  • @clamgts
    @clamgts 6 місяців тому +1

    Watching this makes me so proud to be from South Africa, I have the dream wave (among many others) of some of the worlds best surfers in my backyard and I can go home to surf it every season. Every time a travel and surf somewhere else the craving to go home never goes away. What we have is truly so special.

  • @anthonybaiocchi3028
    @anthonybaiocchi3028 8 місяців тому +5

    Pondo Land, my spiritual homeland. I live in the UK but keep an old XR650R in my Sister's garage in Cape Town, just to get me there when I've had enough of the Big Smoke. Thanks for making me feel homesick!

  • @drewrodwell4221
    @drewrodwell4221 8 місяців тому +21

    Expectations lead to frustration and comparisons kill happiness

  • @brendafabre1351
    @brendafabre1351 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Koa, this made me feel very inspired and excited about adventure once again!

  • @geoffblore
    @geoffblore 2 місяці тому

    This was incredible. As a fellow South African, thank you for highlighting the beauty of our country! ❤

  • @danburkhart7856
    @danburkhart7856 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved it! Thanks for sharing!

  • @antogrady7155
    @antogrady7155 8 місяців тому +1

    Epic vid Koa! Wild coast has always been the biggest treasure for me on this planet, a place to realign life. The deeper you go, the more unreal, waves as good as jbay with no one else but dolphins ripping the lineup. Donkey delivers, what a trip 🔥

  • @jantrabert8848
    @jantrabert8848 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow! Loving the spirit and the whole journey

  • @Lex-sn5oy
    @Lex-sn5oy 7 місяців тому +2

    So Inspiring, Earthy, Spiritually Daring. Your best film yet. So proud you navigated back to your soul 🫶🏾

  • @0xfrankiewilde657
    @0xfrankiewilde657 8 місяців тому

    thank you for sharing. beautiful movie

  • @granthauver4809
    @granthauver4809 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved every second of that video, absolutely awesome!!!!!!

  • @rosslewis5217
    @rosslewis5217 8 місяців тому +3

    Astonishingly good vid. Congratulatio🎉ns! One of the best "surfing" films Ive seen but its way more than just surfing.

  • @dawa8746
    @dawa8746 8 місяців тому +1

    Bravo! So genuine and inspiring. Thank you for preparing this and sharing it.

  • @bluStar003
    @bluStar003 8 місяців тому +1

    Love you Koa ❤ thank you Africa looks amazing 😍

  • @timboslicez77
    @timboslicez77 8 місяців тому +19

    Wow Koa. Can't believe what I'm watching right now. Pretty much lived the same exact experience a couple years ago along with the same realisations about the meaning of life and going back to the source. Connecting with inspiring people, experiencing the power of nature from Transkei, the bush, the Skeleton coast... safe to say that there's something magical going on there. Now it's me sitting on a desk hustling back in Europe with this feeling of emptiness. Thanks for putting a tear in my eye and reminding me these memories. Can't wait to be able to press this Reset button and reconnect with what matters to me once again

  • @reverse__paradise
    @reverse__paradise 7 місяців тому

    Amazing film! What a journey! Africa is magic😍

  • @theovanstaden5766
    @theovanstaden5766 8 місяців тому +4

    Good Movie! Next time You want to go of the radar for a while, Mozambigue a good place for doing just that!

  • @decfpv
    @decfpv 3 місяці тому +2

    This is really something else not only a cinematic masterpiece but it has such value and emotion behind it too! Really helped me to realise my true perspective on life and how I want to live, thanks for creating this and hope to see more in the future ❤️

  • @Surrender..
    @Surrender.. 8 місяців тому +2

    I want you to know that we will always support you in fulfilling your childhood dreams. I LOVE YOU! (...and your videos).

  • @gilkalbfeld1384
    @gilkalbfeld1384 8 місяців тому +4

    Koa be making mini movies now! Let’s goo

  • @akoyoat
    @akoyoat 2 місяці тому

    I work at an investment bank and live vicariously through koa smith videos. It’s my only way to connect to source. Koa is a conduit and divine messenger. Looking forward to joining his life coaching program once he figures out that aspect of his business.

  • @garretf705
    @garretf705 8 місяців тому +3

    Mahalo Koa for expanding my vision. Loved it! LFG 🚀

  • @francoisdutoit6206
    @francoisdutoit6206 2 місяці тому

    To get where you want to go, you have to start at the right beginning. This tells the story perfectly.

  • @suziseha369
    @suziseha369 8 місяців тому +1

    If you hadn't had to wait for the wave you would not have been open to the experiences you had. Loved that 'my' corner of the world brought you peace and clarity.

  • @caseyhansen4567
    @caseyhansen4567 7 місяців тому

    That was great Koa .ive watched your surf videos but,this was and adventure. Thanks for the ride i really enjoyed it.more adventures like this.could be your future.little bit of surfing ,food and culture

  • @ThePenelope04
    @ThePenelope04 7 місяців тому

    No WI-FI. Great connection! Koa, this is a wonderful film. Thank you so much!

  • @elichristopher8488
    @elichristopher8488 7 місяців тому

    Epic journey! Thank you for sharing an amazing adventure of the soul!

  • @susielockhart3095
    @susielockhart3095 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved it. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @the_salty_melody
    @the_salty_melody 6 місяців тому

    This is for what our senses, bodies, abilities have evolved for. Not the structured cubicles and paved streets where we lose our ability to balance and move overall, where we lose our ability to see into distances, or notice our surroundings. Where we pick up chronic diseases that we wouldn't have. I am grateful for what life has offered to me but I have no illusions that "civilization" is not all it's hyped up to be. Thank you for a stellar film! By the way, what you found is also why I connected to surfing in the first place. I felt an immediate connection with everything I've learned about life. I felt my body and being is made for this, and "this" is so much bigger than just that wave. It's a bridge to the past, to what we humans have evolved to do. The feeling of presence, flow - it's how hunter gatherers used to lived every day, for thousands, hundreds of thousands of years before we decided to start growing single crops and build cities.

  • @gmaggot968
    @gmaggot968 8 місяців тому +1

    Made me understand life has been lost with work and the speed of life ,time out is some thing I will look for , as much as I can , this was an eye open video loved is so much

  • @hagen0011
    @hagen0011 3 місяці тому

    Incredible film and inspiring message. Thank you for making it.

  • @beatrixatthecchwclub5620
    @beatrixatthecchwclub5620 8 місяців тому +2

    thank you for showcasing our beautiful country the way you did ❤

  • @NantucketHyball
    @NantucketHyball 8 місяців тому +1

    So good!! Thank you Koa and Team.

  • @bluStar003
    @bluStar003 8 місяців тому +2

    I've watched you develop and grow over the years You're turning into such an amazing person

  • @GlideMaster78
    @GlideMaster78 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your adventure! Keep them coming guys!

  • @AlbaHendricks-z2x
    @AlbaHendricks-z2x 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing film brother, you inspired me to go travelling in South Africa, funny how when we live somewhere we often dońt appreciate and make the most of it the way we do as foreigners visiting a new place! Love how you captured the essence of our people, that heart and passion for sing and dance in every opportunity that we can! Amazing cinematography too, got me in the feels!! Blessed be 🙏🏽

  • @scottanderson6436
    @scottanderson6436 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your journey and unanticipated perspective

  • @dannywoody5497
    @dannywoody5497 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful story specially the concept of be here now and let’s not forget an attitude of gratitude for this beautiful life so many wonderful insights in this little Short documentary very inspirational. And real again thank you

  • @NickPescetto
    @NickPescetto 8 місяців тому

    Mega epic! super powerful message!!! thanks for exposing yourself and sharing your path and lessons!!!

  • @theflyinggauntlet
    @theflyinggauntlet 8 місяців тому +2

    Pretty Epic dude. Thank you for showcasing my country. It makes me realise I need to go back.

  • @TwoFingerSaloute
    @TwoFingerSaloute 8 місяців тому +6

    An alternative title could’ve been “By Design”. The weather changing so you didn’t get the swell at Skeleton Bay, the people you were directed to, by design, to guide you to a forever life altering perspective, and then to finish it off, what drew you there in the first place. They say that everything happens for a reason, and this is proof.
    Watching all of your videos, I knew there was more to your story and why you express yourself the way you do. Mrs. Grey and the gentleman tracker definitely had a profound effect on you. Glad you put some of the pieces of the puzzle together for us to see. 🤙

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  8 місяців тому +2

      Amazing!!! Thanks noticing 🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️❤️‍🔥

  • @jbond1991
    @jbond1991 8 місяців тому +1

    Nicely done Koa. Love The Captain:)

  • @HashimotoAcademy
    @HashimotoAcademy 8 місяців тому +1

    EPIC Movie! Thanks for sharing guys! :)

  • @SytzeWiersma
    @SytzeWiersma 8 місяців тому +2

    Amazing video! Makes me wanna go back too 🏄🏼‍♀️🌅, what a country...

  • @alexandermissling2248
    @alexandermissling2248 8 місяців тому +1

    Great editing! Love it, good luck on your journey bro, u on the right path

  • @lucy26699
    @lucy26699 8 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤ u nailed it!!! What a journey

  • @Eggile
    @Eggile 3 місяці тому

    "Wow" Movie right here 👏 beautiful, great journey.

  • @broadercast
    @broadercast 8 місяців тому +1

    Inspired Koa. Real message in the movie. We forget to enjoy the moment. Lucky to call Cape Town my home. Planning to travel South Africa to experience all the things our country has to offer.

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  8 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching bru! Love your town!

  • @Fifigirlxx
    @Fifigirlxx 3 місяці тому

    You are a machine Koa❤ this was absolutely beautiful to watch ! Thanks for sharing it with us ❤